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Suicide Prevention Awareness
Fear, worry, and isolation from the COVID pandemic has increased depression, anxiety and the suicide rate in Minnesota. Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in our state. Find out how to recognize potential warning signs of suicide and what you can do as an ABE practitioner. Read More
“Teacher, Only You Understand Me” – Pronunciation Study Circle
All adult EL teachers have heard stories from learners of struggling to make themselves understood outside of the classrooms, but it can be difficult to know where to begin to help. Pronunciation is such a large topic; how can a teacher tackle it in a multicultural classroom when there are already a hundred other skills to teach? Never fear: the Pronunciation Study Circle is here! Read More
Distance Learning Support Email: A Resource for YOU!
Need DL help? The distance learning support email is the best way to quickly get your questions answered, get connected to resources, and request training. Use this email to ask us any and all questions about distance/blended/hybrid learning, technology, DL platforms and proxy hours, digital instructional tools and resources, DL policy, best practices, DL courses in SID, webinar trainings, and so on. Read More
Teaching the Skills that Matter
Would you like to have access to over 25 free, ready-to-use lessons that were developed by national experts and have been field tested by ABE practitioners in several states? If that sounds good to you, let me introduce you to Teaching Skills That Matter. Read More
Beginning ESL Teachers Share Caffeine and Great Ideas!
Virtual coffee (and tea!) breaks have been a staple getting us all through 2020 and the learning curve of the last several months. Great things happen when we all get together to share our challenges and successes! Check out what we learned at our recent Beginning ESL Coffee Break, including helpful resources your colleagues are using with their students. Read More
PANDA Services
PANDA provides ABE programs with disability support, knowledge and resources to increase academic opportunities for students. Services are free, funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. NOTE: The deadline for one of PANDA's premier trainings, Universal Design for Learning, is coming up on November 30! Read More
Been Waiting to Add that ABE License? Good News from Hamline!
Hamline University is pleased to announce that it’s now offering BOTH the ABE initial license (for those who don’t hold a teaching license in another field already) and the ABE additional license (for those already holding a teaching license). You can start anytime! Plus, your previous coursework may help you get there sooner. Read More
Check Out the 2020 Literacy Volunteer Management Conference Sessions!
This year we’re going virtual, so it will be easier than ever to join! Choose from 12 concurrent sessions that offer multiple ways volunteers and staff can work collaboratively to ensure student success. Gain fresh ideas, resources and tools for engaging volunteers in the classroom and learn strategies for integrating volunteers into your program to meet all kinds of learner needs. Participants earn 6 CEUs. Read More
Increasing Cultural Competency for Adult Educators
ATLAS is excited to announce a growing number of resources for members of the ABE field to increase their cultural competency, including options for educators looking to fulfill license renewal requirements. Here’s a quick list of resources and training options; stay posted because more are on the way! Read More
View Summer Institute Virtual Poster Sessions
The virtual poster sessions from Summer Institute 2020 are now available to everyone. This year's poster sessions are short 3-10 minute videos that highlight a program practice, an instructional how-to, or a tech tip. Come take a look! Read More